The Land of Grimney - The Illustrated Adventures of Cora Pearl, aged 12

*Anger floods Carados' veins but he is not angry with Lucia.

Lucia, there is a large part of the Council that I will not reconcile to. He ordered my execution and then went after my daughter. My return is contingent on his demise.

Carados... Carados. .. you are always so hasty.

*She straddles his lap and kisses him*

so hasty in your temper and so defiant.... I am sure you only married that mermaid to annoy the council. But removing traitors takes delicacy and patience.

*She kisses him and then moves away.*

Can you be patient?

*Carados stood and grabbed Lucia

I have all the patience in the world.

* He pulled her into a deep, passionate kiss

Then play nicely with the Council...

*She sighs as Carados starts to undress her*

Once you have discarded that half-breed child of yours, I am sure many will come round to the idea of you as King. Once that crown is on your head... then you can get revenge.

*He continues with his desire for Lucia as he corrects her one small error.

My half-breed is of royal blood. The only way to do away with her is by her refusal to take her position as Princess.